
Carbon Credit Trading System
Why Choose This Project?
Climate change initiatives increasingly depend on carbon credits to incentivize eco-friendly practices. However, traditional carbon credit markets suffer from inefficiency, fraud, and lack of transparency.
This Blockchain-Based Carbon Credit Trading System ensures transparent issuance, trading, and tracking of carbon credits — enabling businesses and individuals to buy, sell, and verify credits with full accountability and traceability.
What You Get
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Full Source Code (Frontend + Backend + Smart Contracts)
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Complete Carbon Credit Tokenization System
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Wallet-based login and secure transactions
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Admin Dashboard for verification of projects and credit allocation
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Real-time trading marketplace for carbon tokens
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Complete Documentation + Setup Instructions
Technology Stack
Layer | Technologies Used |
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Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, React.js (optional), Web3.js |
Backend | Node.js (Express.js) / Spring Boot (Java) |
Blockchain | Ethereum / Polygon, Solidity, Hardhat / Truffle |
Database | MongoDB / MySQL (off-chain data like project metadata, images) |
Smart Contracts | ERC-20 tokens for carbon credits, NFTs for unique green projects |
Wallet Support | MetaMask, WalletConnect |
Security | Role-based access, IPFS, smart contract input validation |
Market-Ready Features
Carbon Credit Tokenization
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Each carbon credit (typically 1 ton of CO₂ offset) is tokenized into ERC-20 tokens
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Tokens are tradable and backed by verified eco-projects (like tree plantations, renewable energy, etc.)
Peer-to-Peer Trading
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Registered companies or users can buy, sell, or hold credits directly through the marketplace
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Wallet authentication ensures secure transfers on blockchain
Admin/Verifier Dashboard
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Admin panel to:
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Approve environmental projects
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Allocate carbon credits after validation
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View current credit circulation and trades
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Project Submission Portal
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Environmental groups or NGOs submit green projects for carbon credit eligibility
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Upload location, reports, images, third-party verification
Transparency & Auditability
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On-chain history of:
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Who created credits
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Who purchased them
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When and how many credits were transferred
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QR Code / Certificate Generation
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After purchase, a user receives a digitally signed certificate (with optional QR) showing carbon offset
Working Flow
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Green Project Submission
NGOs or organizations upload verified eco-projects for credit allocation. -
Admin Reviews & Issues Carbon Credits
Admin allocates credits via smart contract after validating the project. -
Token Minting
Smart contract mints ERC-20 carbon tokens representing the credits. -
User Buys or Sells Credits
Buyers connect MetaMask, purchase tokens, or sell existing holdings. -
Audit & Certificate Generation
Users receive downloadable certificates for transparency/compliance.
Security & Validations
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Credit issuance is only allowed via verified admin roles
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Prevents double spending or fake projects using NFT-backed submissions
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OTP/email verification for project submissions (off-chain)